Mohawk Legion 100th Birthday Celebration

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The American Legion Post #25 in Mohawk will celebrate 100 years on March 16th. Join them for live music and all sorts of fun between 7PM - 9PM.

The American Legion and Mohawk Crowley-Barnum Post #25 is turning 100, and Post #25 is planning to celebrate with a musical performance by The American Bombshells from NYC. They will perform 7-9 PM on the 16th. Tickets are $20 each and limited to 200 total. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come serve basis or may be purchased at the post between the hours of 2:00-9:00 PM. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Rich Monahan at 315-717-7303.
The post, located in Mohawk, was chartered on 18 June 1919 initially as the Carey J. Walrath Post #25 and temporarily housed at what was at the time the Mohawk Armory. The organization as a whole traces its roots to March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France, in the aftermath of WW I. The American Legion was federally chartered on Sept. 16, 1919, and quickly became an influential force at the national, state and local levels, dedicated to service to veterans, strong national defense, youth and patriotism.
A year after it was formed, the American Legion had chartered more the 5,400 local posts that continue to operate today. Since then it has grown to more the 13,000 post around the world, and more than 2.2 million wartime-veteran members. Throughout the first century, The American Legion built a legacy on such accomplishments as leading the way to create the U.S. Flag Code, helping start the Veterans Administration, drafting and getting passed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 - the GI Bill - which transformed America in the second half of the 20th century, and helping veterans receive the benefits for health-care conditions based on the honorable service, including acceptance of Agent Orange exposure as service-connected. Today, The American Legion has nearly 3,000 accredited service officers worldwide who assist veterans with their benefits claims and other concerns.
Post #25 is heavily involved in promoting lives that have been touched through local support, Boys State, Baseball, Family, Soldier, Politicians, etc.
“The American Legion Family of Mohawk is excited to share both the legacy and the vision of our organization. Post #25 Past Commander Rich Monahan said. “We’ve done a lot of good, and intend to keep doing it for a second century.” He further added that if you can only see one professional show this year, don’t miss The American Bombshells. They are a modern day twist on the Andrews Sisters, serve as Ambassadors of American Gratitude, traveling the globe with an All-American show that dazzles in three part harmony!
American patriotic Services is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to serve and honor our nation’s Military, Veterans, First Responders and their Families by supporting and creating unique programs that Raise Morale, Entertain, and Inspire Patriotism. Shows sponsored like the one at Post #25 helps fund their programs that provide cost free entertainment for military hospitals and bases, service dogs for veterans with PTSD, suit drives for transitioning veterans, and many other services for our Nation’s heroes.
You can check them out by visiting their website: www.americanbombshells.com.